A look at proposed texting ban

Offense: "Manually typing or entering multiple letters, numbers, symbols or other characters in a wireless communication device, or sending or reading data in the device," which covers all uses of mobile devices, including texting, emailing and using the Internet

Secondary offense: Drivers could not be stopped for the nonmoving violation, but could be ticketed for it if stopped for something else, such as speeding.

First offense: $30 fine plus court costs

Second offense within 5 years: $60 fine plus court costs

Other penalties: 6 points if driver's use of a wireless communications device results in a crash; 2 extra points if driver commits a moving violation covered in 322.27(3)(d) while in a school safety zone

Effective: Oct. 1 if bill passes; governor signs

EXCEPTIONS

When vehicle is stationary

For navigation purposes

Use by emergency workers

Reporting emergencies or criminal/suspicious activity to law enforcement